With humble respect, Sewell Mortuary in Grantville announces the transition of Melvia Tucker on May 5th, 2019.

A graveside service will be held May 14th, 2019, 1:00 PM at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, NY

Ms. Melvia Tucker was born February 27, 1934 in Lincolnton, GA., to the late Kate Dixon and Milton Cullars. She departed this life on May 5, 2019, at her residence. Melvia worked many years as the Vice President of West Minister Bank in Huntington, Long Island where she retired. She was an active member of Mount Zion Holiness Church where she served on the Mother Board.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Nellie Tucker, Charlie May Horsey, and Clara Tucker. Melvia leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Thomas Steed, and William (Carol) Shandore, 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, three nephews: Danny Horsley, Keith Tucker, Kevin Horsley and one niece: Melody Priolenau and a host of cousins.

You are greatly missed! Special acknowledgement to her granddaughter: Bonita Steed, her niece: Melody Priolenau and her grandniece: Franchon Priolenau.